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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.13, 544.69 and 103.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.13, 544.69 and 103.15 is: 154.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.13 : 544.69 = 103.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.13/544.69 = 103.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.13x = 544.69 × 103.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.13x = 56,184.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,184.77/363.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.72

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